North Carolina Transportation Museum

1 Samuel Spencer Dr

Spencer, N.C. 28159

704-636-2889
www.nctransportationmuseum.org

This event includes:

● Hands-on aviation activities facilitated by museum educators to complete the Aviation
Merit Badge
● A 25-minute ride around the museum on our historic train
● Museum scavenger hunt
● Free time to explore the museum
● Flag raising
● Lunch

Cost is $30 plus $2.10 tax for a total of $32.10 per participant*

*At least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) is required to purchase and “Adult” registration ticket and must remain with their scout(s) throughout the duration of the event. All other attending adults/children who will not be participating in the scouting event are not required to pay the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event registration fee. Visitors who are not paying the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day registration fee will be opting out of the provided lunch and we cannot ensure that additional space within the event classrooms will be available.

Our Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event runs simultaneously with our Wind and Wings: The Science Of Flight event, therefore any individuals not paying the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day event registration fee will be asked to pay the event fee for Wind and Wings: The Science Of Flight to gain entrance to the Museum. Train Rides can be added for an additional cost. Please see below for the pricing schedule for the weekend.

Participating Scouts will be divided into lettered groups (A-J) and will receive specific class rotation schedules to follow throughout the duration of the event. Groups A-E will attend all Merit Badge Classes in the morning with PM free time while groups F-J will have free time in the AM with PM Merit Badge Classes. 

Saturday Schedule:

You can register your pack by clicking the “register” button on the main web page. At least one responsible adult (leader/parent chaperone) is required to stay for the duration of the event. Please call Meghan DeLapp at (980) 305-6298 if you have questions about registration.

Registration Opens January 24, 2026
Deadline For Registration is March 14, 2026

Onsite camping is not available for BSA Aviation Day.

There are a variety of campgrounds within a short drive of the N.C. Transportation Museum:
● Carolina Rose Campground- Salisbury, NC
● Cross Winds Family Campground- Linwood, NC
● Dan Nicholas Park Campground- Salisbury, NC
● Golden Pond Campground- Salisbury, NC
● High Rock Marina and Campground- Lexington, NC
● Tamarac Marina Campground- Salisbury, NC

No.  We have a separate event for Cub Scouts, please visit www.nctransportationmuseum.org for additional details.  An exception is Arrow of Light scouts who are associated with a Scouts BSA troop.  They may take part in this event with their troop. 

No, except for special circumstances. Please contact Meghan DeLapp at 980-305-6298 or meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov for more information.

Lunch will be provided for all ticket holders. Our two lunch options are included below. Please note that our vegetarian option is available by request only. You will be asked to select your desired lunch option during event registration.

• Sandwich Lunch Option:
  • 1 Deli Meat Sandwich (Ham & American, Turkey & Swiss, or Roast Beef & Provolone on Kaiser Rolls with Lettuce)
  • Chips/Cookie
  • Water and a Caprisun
• Vegetarian Option (By Request Only):
  • Garden Salad with Dressing (Mix of romaine lettuce, red onions, cheese, grape tomatoes and shredded carrot.)
  • Humus w/side (Plain and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Served with celery, pita bread and baby carrots)
  • Water and a Caprisun

Check-in is Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m.- 8:40 a.m. at the Barber Junction Visitor’s Center adjacent to the parking lot.

Scouts BSA Rail Day covers everything required to earn the Aviation Merit Badge. Some requirements, such as riding a train, will be covered during your free time. Your troop will rotate through five 25-minute classes:

A Merit Badge Counselor will be on-site for our 2025 Scout’s BSA Rail Camp and 2026 Scout’s BSA Aviation Day. Blue Cards will be provided by the counselor, who will be available to sign off on all cards for each merit badge once all classes have been completed and all requirements have been satisfied.

Counselor Information:
Meghan DeLapp
Counselor For Aviation & Railroading Merit Badges
Central North Carolina Council 416

We do not offer refunds or exchanges unless the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day itself is canceled or rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions. 

If the Museum elects to reschedule the Scout’s BSA Aviation Day, an alternative date will be selected and offered. We will offer refunds for 30 days after the alternative date is announced; after that, we cannot give refunds.

Please contact Meghan DeLapp at meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or 980-305-6298 or June Hall at june.hall@@dncr.nc.gov or 980-305-6274.